Minnesota Vikings Trade Rumors

Vikings coaches all appear set to return
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February 2
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"The Vikings coaching staff is likely to remain intact for the 2010 season. That became more of a certainty Monday when the Chicago Bears hired Mike Martz as their offensive coordinator. Vikings quarterbacks coach Kevin Rogers had been a finalist for the job, by all accounts impressing everyone during his interview Thursday at Halas Hall. Rogers, 58, has been with the Vikings since 2006, Brad Childress' first year as coach. Rogers also had been linked to offensive coordinator openings at the collegiate level with Syracuse and Virginia, but both those jobs are filled. Syracuse coach Doug Marrone is going to double as the offensive coordinator; Virginia hired former Seattle Seahawks assistant ..."
NFL might take further action against Bryant McKinnie
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February 1
Palm Beach Post
 
"The NFL on Sunday was reportedly looking into the possibility of further discipline against Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie, who was dismissed from the Pro Bowl on Saturday for missed practices. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said in an e-mail that McKinnie's actions would "be reviewed for a possible fine in addition to his loss of Pro Bowl check." Aiello also said a suspension was not being contemplated, he did not rule it out as "we have not completed our review." McKinnie's absence forced David Diehl of the Giants and Jason Peters of the Eagles to play the entire game, and Diehl wasn't happy about it. "I can't speak for him, but I ..."
Kris Jenkins: Brett Favre's 'superstar status' caused 'animosity' in New York
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January 31
USA Today
 
"Vikings QB Brett Favre pulled out of tonight's Pro Bowl after the vicious beating he took from the Saints in last weekend's NFC Championship Game. But even Favre's image took a bit of a shot in Friday night's NFL Total Access on NFL Network (watch the video) when former Jets teammate Kris Jenkins said Favre's presence caused a rift in the New York locker room in 2008, though it's possible the issues could have been more rooted in jealousy among Favre's teammates that season. When asked if the locker room chemistry was ok when Brett was a Jet, Jenkins replied, "No, no it was not." And though he didn't call out Favre or any of his teammates in particular, Jenkins cited some negative comments ..."
Let the speculation begin: McNabb a possibility in Minnesota?
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January 28
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"First off, let me make it clear that there is a reason covering the Vikings is so much fun. That's because there is an endless supply of speculation to keep a beat writer busy 12 months a year. Want evidence? Well, here it is. Three days after the Vikings' heart-breaking loss to New Orleans in the NFC Championship Game, there already is conjecture about what the franchise might do at quarterback. Yes, Brett Favre is signed for 2010 and all indications are the Vikings want him back, but what fun is actually waiting on a decision from him? Instead, the name being thrown out there as a possibility to replace Favre is longtime Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb. The reality is that just when ..."
Vikes to pursue McNabb if Favre walks
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January 27
ESPN.com
 
"I think this is a no-brainer for Brad Childress if Brett Favre retires. And by trading for McNabb, you'd basically be blocking Favre from changing his mind and trying to return to Minneapolis. John Clayton said on ESPNEWS on Tuesday that the Vikings will make a play for McNabb if Favre walks away. He thinks that the Vikes might be willing to trade the No. 62 overall pick for McNabb. Something tells me, though, the Eagles will be asking for a first-rounder. By the way, McNabb's old quarterbacks coach at Syracuse is now in the same position with the Vikings."
Will Favre return? Childress won't be shocked either way
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January 27
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Vikings coach Brad Childress spent some time with Brett Favre in the training room early Tuesday morning before Favre hopped a flight home to Mississippi. They didn't talk about Favre's future, but the biggest question of the Vikings offseason lingers: Was Tuesday his final day at Winter Park? "I don't have an expectation," Childress said. "I know he had a great experience here. I know it too well to know that emotions are a little bit raw right now. We're still too close to it. He's earned his time to be able to step away from it and talk to his family and figure out what he wants to do. But I don't have a strong expectation one way or the other. It would not surprise me one way or the ..."
Vikings teammates lobbying for Brett Favre's return
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January 26
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Pat Williams probably isn't the best guy to start the campaign for Brett Favre's return next season. The veteran defensive tackle doesn't know whether he'll return to the Vikings, either, so he understands the real value of lobbying at this point. "That's all up to Brett," he said, "so I don't know what you're going to do." That didn't stop teammates from trying Monday, the day after a rare and sometimes magical season ended with a 31-28 overtime loss to New Orleans in the NFC championship game. After the game, Favre reportedly told ESPN's Ed Werder it is "highly unlikely" he will play again. Favre, 40, came out of retirement to join the Vikings the week of their second exhibition game in ..."
If Favre retires, Vikings' options could include McNabb, Hasselbeck, Tebow, McCoy
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January 26
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"The Minnesota Vikings will have tickets to sell and a stadium to get, so it would seem to behoove them to get an answer and make a subsequent announcement before long on the uncertain future of quarterback Brett Favre. Favre this season gave the Vikings a needed buzz throughout the NFL. Try doing that with unproven Tarvaris Jackson and/or Sage Rosenfels at QB. The Vikings, suddenly, are at a crossroads. This is a team that was built to win this season. It wouldn't be surprising if Favre finally retires — for good. He came back this season, at age 40, to embarrass the Green Bay Packers twice, and as he mentioned after Sunday's crushing overtime loss in New Orleans, he would go out on top. ..."
The Brett Favre Watch is in full swing.
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January 25
USA Today
 
"The Vikings QB said Sunday night that it was too soon to decide if he would return for a 20th NFL season following the NFC title game loss to the Saints. But Favre told ESPN that it's "highly unlikely" he will play again. Fans may be skeptical of anything that Favre says at this point, however. The three-time NFL MVP has retired -- and returned -- after each of the past two seasons."
Brett Favre not ready to say no to next year just yet
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January 25
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 columnist Bob Sansevere
"It wasn't supposed to end the way it did, with Brett Favre rubbing his eyes in a locker room here while an assistant coach tried to console him. It was supposed to end in Miami, in the Super Bowl. That was why Favre ended yet another retirement. He wanted one more crack at the Super Bowl. That would have been the storybook finish. Not this. Not Favre in the locker room, being consoled by defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. Not Favre, a half-hour later, at a podium, talking about coming close, so very close. "I'd love to win a Super Bowl," he said. "Who wouldn't? I'm going out on top, one way or another. I don't feel I have anything to prove." Nobody should read too much into that ..."
Terry Bradshaw: If Vikings don't win Super Bowl, Brett Favre will play another season
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January 22
USA Today
 
"Will Brett Favre play again in the 2010 season? Hall of Fame QB Terry Bradshaw says it all depends on whether Favre and the Vikings advance to -- and win -- Super Bowl XLIV. Bradshaw, now a Fox analyst, told USA TODAY's Michael Hiestand that if Favre wins the Super Bowl, he will likely hang up his cleats -- for good. Bradshaw says Favre is motivated by a desire to show up the Packers, the team he divorced in 2008. Favre, Bradshaw said, wants to "embarrass them, put it in their face. And nothing would throw it in their face more than winning the Super Bowl.""
If Vikings have to retire No. 4, could they land Donovan McNabb?
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January 19
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"If the Vikings win the Super Bowl for a first time, and Brett Favre retires after just one season in Minnesota, the quarterback, at age 40, will go down as the most significant player in franchise history. And if that were to occur, the Green Bay Packers had better retire Favre's No. 4 jersey soon or the Vikings could beat them to it. The Vikings, though, need to do whatever it takes to bring Favre back next season, including a $5 million increase on the $13 million contract he already has for 2010, if he wants it. The guy is worth his weight in gold to the franchise. It's unlikely Favre will return if he doesn't think the Vikings can be a legitimate Super Bowl contender again. — ..."
Edwards' status won't be known until Wednesday
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January 19
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Ray Edwards had what coach Brad Childress called a "career day" in a 34-3 victory against Dallas on Sunday, but the Vikings defensive end also suffered a sprained right knee. Childress said Monday that a few players were at Winter Park receiving treatment, but gave no indication if Edwards will be able to play Sunday in the NFC Championship Game. "We'll just see how they turn out on Wednesday," Childress said. "We were able to get some other people in the game at the end, and Ray's a tough guy. If he can possibly go, he's going to go." Vikings players will return to practice Wednesday to begin preparations for the Saints. The Vikings will issue their first injury report of the week late ..."
Vikings quarterback Brett Favre's focus is on now, not his future
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January 14
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"After 19 years, 289 regular-season games and 22 playoff games, Brett Favre knows Sunday could be the last time he puts on a helmet. Favre said he hasn't thought about retirement or what might happen when the time comes to make a decision in the offseason. He's eager to delay that decision as long as possible, and he hopes, until after the Super Bowl on Feb. 7 in Miami. "You know what, all I want to do is beat Dallas," Favre said Wednesday. "To even think about next year is doing myself an injustice and this team. I came in here for one reason, and that's to hopefully lead this team to the Super Bowl this year, not next year. We have that opportunity, so I'm not good enough to focus on this ..."
With Favre, talk about next year can wait
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January 14
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Brett Favre arrived in Minnesota five months ago, saying the only reason he had decided to end his second attempt at retirement was because he saw the opportunity to lead the Vikings to the Super Bowl. Favre is now two victories away from fulfilling that goal. "When I looked at this season and came in, I envisioned being in this situation," Favre said Wednesday, four days before the Vikings will play host to Dallas in an NFC divisional playoff game. "I didn't know who we would play, but I saw us in this moment and getting ready to play this game. Now I envisioned us winning and going on, but this feels right to me." The 40-year-old quarterback made it clear he expects the Vikings to be ..."
Players know job search won't distract Frazier
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January 11
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier was unavailable for comment Sunday, but his players said they're not surprised he's become a hot coaching candidate again this offseason. They also are not worried his candidacy will interfere with his playoff preparations this week. Frazier interviewed with the Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks for their head coaching vacancies this past week. He has interviewed for seven head coaching jobs the past three years, so his players believe it's only a matter of time before he leaves. "We know the quality of coach and person that he is," linebacker Ben Leber said. "He'll be a head coach soon." Leber said Frazier did not discuss the situation with ..."
Seattle-Frazier interview set, but is job filled?
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January 10
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier will interview for the Seattle Seahawks coaching job on Saturday in Minneapolis. The Los Angeles Daily News, citing unnamed sources at the University of Southern California, reported Trojans coach Pete Carroll had accepted the Seahawks job and only needed to agree to final contract details. The Los Angeles Times reported Carroll and the Seahawks were close to reaching a five-year, $35 million contract for Carroll to be coach and team president. A source confirmed that Frazier, who interviewed for the Buffalo Bills job on Thursday in the Twin Cities, will talk to Seattle officials. Frazier had interviews for head-coaching jobs in Atlanta, Miami, ..."
Frazier to interview for Bills job
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January 7
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Leslie Frazier has been a candidate for five NFL head coaching openings over the past two years. He's about to add a sixth. The Vikings defensive coordinator will interview for the Buffalo Bills coaching job Thursday in the Twin Cities. Frazier was a candidate for the head coaching positions in Atlanta and Miami two years ago and last year was a candidate with Denver, Detroit and St. Louis. Frazier was a finalist for the Rams job and reportedly was the runner-up in Denver. Although the Vikings are in the playoffs, Frazier is eligible to talk to the Bills because the Vikings have a bye this week. The Vikings defense finished ranked sixth in the NFL this season, including second against the ..."
Bills fly to Minnesota to interview defensive boss
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January 6
Foxsports.com
 columnist Jay Glazer
"Operation "Cowher Contingency" has begun. Members of the Buffalo Bills will fly to Minnesota Thursday to interview Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier for the Bills' vacant head-coaching position, FOXSports.com has learned. Frazier, also a former Eagles assistant coach, is considered one of this year's leading head-coaching candidates and well-deserving of a shot. Frazier has helped fuel the Vikings defense this year to become one of the most stingy and aggressive units in the NFL."
Ailing Winfield might get moved around
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January 1
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"The Vikings are contemplating a different or reduced role for Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield this week after watching him struggle the past two games while dealing with a serious foot injury. Winfield, who missed six games after suffering a Lisfranc injury to his right foot, admitted that he's not 100 percent and probably won't be until this offseason. He clearly hasn't looked like the same player the past two weeks. He has given up two long touchdown catches, including the game-winner in overtime against the Bears on Monday night, and has missed a number of tackles. Winfield's play has been uncharacteristically shaky, which has forced the coaching staff to explore ways to help him. ..."
Vikings confident they have enough locker-room leaders to weather any crisis
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December 28
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"For most of the season, thanks to the team's best start since 2000, the Vikings have been drama free. They bounced back from hiccup losses at Pittsburgh and Arizona with convincing victories over the Green Bay Packers and Cincinnati Bengals, respectively. But the first real signs of trouble arrived this past week, after the Vikings collapsed in the fourth quarter of a 26-7 loss to the sub-.500 Carolina Panthers when coach Brad Childress and quarterback Brett Favre clashed in the visitors' locker room. Both have downplayed the incident and insist they are on the same page. Regardless, members throughout the organization are confident that the leadership in the locker room will keep everyone ..."
As always, Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre's monster ego takes over
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December 27
New York Daily News
 columnist Gary Myers
"Brett Favre brought down the Jets in December last year and now he's in the process of blowing up the Vikings this year. So, if you throw in the overtime interception he carelessly tossed against the Giants in the NFC Championship Game two years ago when he was playing for the Packers, he's on the verge of going three-for-three with three different teams. Favre is going through another December meltdown, but he's also created a huge distraction following what he called a "heated discussion," on the sideline with Brad Childress last week in Carolina. Of course, it was bizarre that Childress wanted to bench Favre with the Vikings leading 7-6 in the third quarter, and it's not surprising ..."
Scouting the Vikings' Percy Harvin
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December 27
Chicago Tribune
 
"Percy Harvin Wide receiverInformation for this report was obtained from NFL scouts. It hasn't taken Percy Harvin long to establish himself as one of the best all-purpose players in the game. The 22nd pick in this year's draft has used his speed (4.41 in the 40-yard dash) to make plays as a receiver, running back and kick returner. He has more receiving yards than all but one other rookie, and his 28.3-yard average on kickoff returns ranks third overall. Harvin is 5-foot-11, 184 pounds, but he plays bigger than that. Harvin is an instinctive player who finds the holes in zones easily and then attacks the football when it's in the air. He is an explosive player who runs good routes and runs ..."
On Football: Suddenly in deep purple
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December 25
Washington Times
 
"Blame Bryant McKinnie for being unable to slow down Julius Peppers. Blame Adrian Peterson for stumbling his way to 35 rushing yards. Blame a secondary for allowing Steve Smith to catch nine passes for 157 yards. Instead, Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress tried to blame Brett Favre for his team's struggles last week against Carolina. Wrong move. A bad decision considering Minnesota was leading 7-6 at the time, not losing 27-7. A bad decision considering Favre, despite having taken several big hits, wasn't injured. And a bad decision because confronting Favre... on the sideline... during a national television game... only can produce controversy. Although he denied ordering him ..."
Harvin optimistic after traveling to Mayo Clinic
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December 24
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Vikings rookie Percy Harvin said he had a successful visit to the Mayo Clinic on Tuesday and that he has a "great plan" for dealing with his migraines after meeting with specialists. "Yeah, it's a relief," he said. "Without going into [specifics], we had a great visit and came up with a great plan. I saw great doctors and it should be good from now on. I'm all good." Harvin has suffered from migraines since he was 10 and experienced a severe bout that forced him to miss one game and nearly two weeks of practice. Harvin also told NBC that he has two bulging disks in his neck. However, coach Brad Childress downplayed that, saying they are not herniated disks. Harvin practiced Wednesday and ..."
Childress downplays talk with Favre
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December 22
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Damage control was the name of the game Monday at Winter Park. A day after Brad Childress' failed attempt to bench Brett Favre in the third quarter of what became a 26-7 loss at Carolina, the Vikings coach said he did not feel the quarterback had been defiant in refusing to leave a game the Vikings led 7-6 at the time. "Not at all," Childress said. "It was something that was talked through. I wish I could remember how it finished. It wasn't a, 'So there.' It wasn't like that." Nonetheless, a few more pieces of information about what led up to Sunday's events left legitimate questions about where things stand between Childress and the future Hall of Famer he worked so hard to sign this ..."
Favre and Childress have issues: had "heated discussion" on sidelines
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December 21
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Brett Favre confirmed what Brad Childress would not. They got into a "heated discussion," according to Favre, when the coach tried to pull the quarterback in the third quarter. Favre had been under a lot of pressure, as the Vikings offensive line struggled. "Brad wanted to go in a different (direction), and I wanted to stay in the game. "We were up," Favre said, referring to his team's 7-6 lead in the third quarter. " 'I'm staying in the game.' ""
Vikings balk at replacing Dome
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December 18
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"The Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission on Thursday unveiled a plan to rebuild the Metrodome for its primary tenant, the Minnesota Vikings. Price tag: $870 million, if started next year. The good news is that's $84 million less than initial estimates for a multiuse, retractable-roof facility, primarily because of recession-related dips in construction costs. The bad news? The Vikings aren't on board. "We're not in partnership with the commission," Vikings stadium point man Lester Bagley said Thursday, "so we're not in a position to endorse it." The sports facilities commission commissioned and paid for design and construction estimates at a cost of $2.5 million, although the Vikings ..."
Harvin continues to rest; Rice is sick
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December 18
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin remained at home Thursday as he continues to deal with migraine headaches that could keep him out of Sunday's game at Carolina. Harvin has not been able to practice since Dec. 4, two days before the Vikings lost at Arizona. Harvin missed last Sunday's game against Cincinnati and all of last week's practice because of the headaches. Harvin was at Winter Park on Wednesday morning but went home after becoming ill. Harvin visited doctors on Monday. Asked if Harvin will continue to see doctors this week or if there is only so much they can do, Childress said: "Only so much right now. We feel like we've got a decent plan in place." The truth of the matter ..."
Concern grows over Harvin's migraines
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December 17
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"The Vikings have no idea if Percy Harvin will be able to play Sunday at Carolina, but at this point that might be the least of their worries. The standout rookie receiver continued to battle migraine headaches Wednesday and spent only a brief portion of the day at Winter Park before heading home. He was not at practice. Harvin missed all three days of practice last week and his first game of the season Sunday against Cincinnati because of the debilitating headaches. Coach Brad Childress is usually loath to discuss his team's health issues, but judging from his comments Wednesday there is genuine concern among many in the Vikings organization."
Migraines keep Harvin questionable vs. Bengals
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December 12
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Rookie Percy Harvin missed practice for a third consecutive day Friday because of migraines and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Harvin has a history of migraines and has dealt with them at different times this season, but this is the first time he has missed an entire week of practice because of them. "It's tough," coach Brad Childress said. "He's certainly behind the 8-ball." A questionable listing means there is a 50 percent chance that Harvin will play against the Bengals. Safety Tyrell Johnson was listed as doubtful after missing all week of practice because of a concussion and likely will be replaced by rookie Jamarca Sanford. That means the ..."
Migraines again force Harvin from drills
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December 11
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Rookie wide receiver Percy Harvin missed a second consecutive day of practice Thursday because of a recurrence of migraine headaches, according to coach Brad Childress. Harvin, 21, who saw a doctor Thursday and then went home to rest, has dealt with migraines since he was 10 years old and has missed a few practices this season because of the issue. He often has been able to control his migraines with medication when they begin, but there has been no common denominator in what triggers his episodes. The Vikings have been proactive in attempting to help him with the issue, meeting with specialists and coming up with treatment plans. Most recently, Harvin was added to the injury report the ..."
Vikings' Adrian Peterson: If I don't stop fumbling, I'll be sitting
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December 3
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson understands what could happen if he continues to fumble. "I just got to be more aware, hold onto the ball and take care of it, or else I'll be sitting on the sideline," Peterson said today. Peterson fumbled twice against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, losing one. His five fumbles on the season are tied for second-most in the NFL. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard has lost eight. Peterson said defenders try to stand him up and punch and swing at the ball, trying to force fumbles. "I can sometimes on the field be my biggest enemy," he said. "When I look at the fumbles, it comes every time I'm in crowds, trying to fight for ..."
Vikings' Harvin listed as probable for Sunday
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November 29
Chicago Tribune
 
"The Vikings made a late addition to their injury report on Saturday, placing rookie wide receiver Percy Harvin on the list because of an illness. Harvin is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Chicago, meaning it's a "virtual certainty" he will play. Running back Adrian Peterson missed Friday's practice because of an illness so it's possible there is a bug going through the locker room. Defensive linemen Fred Evans and Jayme Mitchell dealt with illnesses before the Vikings played Seattle last Sunday. But this is not the first time Harvin has turned up on the injury report because of an illness this season and at times that has been because he is dealing with migraine headaches that ..."
Peterson sits out practice due to illness, questionable for Sunday
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November 28
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Already suffering from an ankle injury, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Chicago after he missed Friday because of an illness. Asked if Peterson's illness was cause for concern, coach Brad Childress said: "It's a concern today. He's sick, but that's it." Peterson has rushed for 554 yards on 90 carries and has eight touchdowns in four games against the Bears. Chester Taylor, who had 73 yards rushing on 11 carries last Sunday against Seattle, stands to carry the rushing load if Peterson is limited or out. The Vikings' injury concerns extend beyond the running back position. Anthony Herrera, who has not missed a start since taking over ..."
Vikings' Antoine Winfield plans to play Sunday against Chicago Bears
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November 26
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield is on his way back. "It feels 100 times better. I have no issues," Winfield said today. "I'm looking forward to getting out there on Sunday." Winfield has not played since he fractured his right foot in the second quarter of the Oct. 18 game against the Baltimore Ravens. He was optimistic he could return to the lineup last Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. He was limited in practice today, though. "I'm glad I didn't (play)," Winfield said. "The guys got out there played well. "Me being a competitor, I want to get out there and play." Winfield said he doesn't plan to ease his way back into the lineup Sunday against the Chicago Bears. "I plan ..."
Vikings reward Childress with two-year contract extension
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November 20
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Vikings coach Brad Childress is finally enjoying the fruits of his labor. "The plum job," as he referred to the Vikings' vacancy in January 2006, is ripe. At least for him. Childress on Thursday night signed a contract extension with the Vikings. Terms of the deal were not announced, but ESPN reported he was signed through the 2013 season and would make between $4 million and $5 million annually. Mike Holmgren was believed to be the league's highest-paid head coach, making $8 million a year before leaving the Seattle Seahawks after the 2008 season. "My family and I are very fortunate to be a part of the Minnesota Vikings organization," Childress said in a statement. "I value the ..."
Source: Childress, Vikings agree
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November 19
ESPN.com
 
"The Minnesota Vikings reached a contract extension with Brad Childress that will keep the coach with the team through the 2013 season, a source told ESPN.com Thursday. Financial terms weren't immediately available but it is believed to be between $4 million and $5 million a year, the source said. In 2006, Childress signed a five-year, $10 million contract, which was scheduled to expire after the 2010 season."
Childress' new deal isn't completed yet
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November 19
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Amid multiple reports Wednesday that Brad Childress is close to finalizing a multiyear contract extension with the Vikings, the coach said such information was "news to me" as he left the practice field. "I'm not even going there," Childress said, adding there also was a report in October that he was close on an extension. The NFL website reports the deal should be finalized and announced soon but later added the extension likely will be announced before the playoffs. Earlier reports suggested an extension might get done during the Vikings' recently completed bye week. Impending job security for Childress shouldn't come as a surprise, although some believe owner Zygi Wilf should wait to ..."
Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress close to contract extension, reports say
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November 19
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Vikings coach Brad Childress is close to being rewarded with a contract extension, according to reports. CBSSports.com, ESPN.com and NFL.com reported Wednesday the extension would be done soon but weren't specific. NFL.com reported the multiyear extension likely would be announced before the playoffs. The CBSSports.com report was written by Clark Judge, who reported essentially the same thing Oct. 20. He reported Nov. 10 that the talks had slowed; apparently they've heated up again. CBSSports.com reported that Childress is paid $2 million annually, making him the lowest-paid coach in the NFC North Division, but his salary could be doubled with the new deal."
Childress to get new deal "soon"
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November 18
CBSSports.com
 
"It appears a resolution to the Brad Childress negotiations is in the works and that the Minnesota head coach will gain a new contract in the near future. Sources close to the Vikings said that Childress, who is 8-1 and who has increased the team's victories with each year he's been in Minnesota, will be rewarded with a contract "soon," though they were not specific. It is unclear what is left to be done, but there are, sources said, no major obstacles left and an announcement is expected. At $2 million annually, Childress is the lowest-paid coach in the NFC North, but sources said that will change -- with Childress expected to at least double his annual salary."
Source: Childress close to new deal
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November 18
ESPN.com
 
"A contract extension for Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress that many thought would be done during the team's recent bye week will be done soon, according to a source close to the situation. Childress has one more year on his contract after this season. He has helped bring quarterback Brett Favre out of retirement and lead the Vikings to an 8-1 record that is good enough for first place in the NFC North."
Winfield aiming for Nov. 22
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November 14
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Vikings Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield, sidelined since for the past month with a fractured right foot, said he hopes to return against Seattle on Nov. 22. Winfield suffered the injury Oct. 18 against Baltimore and has been limited in practice this week. He was officially listed Friday as out for Sunday's game against Detroit. "I've been out the last couple days running on it, testing it," Winfield said. "It's good going forward, but I still have a little problem cutting. But I say next week I should be OK." Winfield said it has been frustrating to miss games, but he understands the healing process. "A lot of guys try to come back from injuries real early, and something else ..."
Winfield practices but status unclear
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November 12
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Antoine Winfield returned to Vikings practice Wednesday for the first time since injuring his right foot on Oct. 18, but it remains unclear whether the Pro Bowl cornerback will play Sunday against Detroit. Winfield had limited participation in practice after doing some conditioning work on the side on Monday. Winfield suffered the injury against Baltimore on Oct. 18 and then missed the final two games before the bye week. "He's done a great job of attacking this thing, and if at all possible he wouldn't miss one more snap," Vikings coach Brad Childress said. Winfield was unavailable for comment. Protecting the football Brett Favre has thrown the most interceptions in NFL history, but he ..."
Winfield hoping to be OK for Packers
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October 26
Minneapolis Star Tribune
 
"Antoine Winfield left the locker room with a walking boot on his right foot Sunday, but the Vikings cornerback denied reports that he has a fractured foot and will be sidelined four to six weeks. Winfield did not play in the Vikings' 27-17 loss to the Steelers, and it is unclear when he will return. ESPN reported that Winfield could be sidelined a month, but Winfield said three times that he only suffered a sprain and considers himself "day-to-day." "It feels a lot better," Winfield said. "I was on crutches [until Friday]. Now I'm in the boot. I'm walking on it and not feeling any pain so my goal is to get back out here and play against the Packers." With the bye coming after Sunday's game ..."
Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield out with fractured foot, may return Nov. 22
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October 26
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Vikings Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield has a fractured right foot and the team is hopeful he can return to action within a month. Coach Brad Childress previously termed the injury a sprain. Asked if Winfield has a fracture, Childress said Sunday, "I'm not going there." He also declined to provide a timetable. "I can't tell you much. He's just on the mend," Childress said. "Really, it's a week-to-week deal. He made a lot of progress last week, and we'll see how he progresses this week. I thought those guys who played in his stead did a nice job." Childress also wouldn't rule Winfield out for next Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers. "I learned a while ago not to rule him out, ..."
Vikings receiver Bernard Berrian out all second half Sunday with leg injury
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October 26
St. Paul Pioneer Press
 
"Vikings receiver Bernard Berrian missed the entire second half of Sunday's 27-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers with an apparent left hamstring injury. Berrian declined comment when asked about his injury. But he had a wrap around his left thigh as he dressed in the Vikings' locker room. Berrian suffered a hamstring injury in the preseason opener Aug. 14 against the Indianapolis Colts, and he didn't return until the season opener Sept. 13 against the Cleveland Browns. For the season, he is second on the team with 24 catches third with 252 receiving yards, including two touchdowns. The Vikings hope he can play next Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Berrian had his best game of the ..."